Copyediting 201: Beyond the Basics with Jordan Koluch — Starts Feb. 12

Do you feel confident using The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam Webster to do a copyedit but want to delve deeper into the concerns of reviewing a text?

Are you intimidated by endnotes or bibliographies? Do you want to take your style sheets to the next level? In this class, we’ll go beyond the basics of copyediting to explore the various intricacies of editing for style.

What you will learn

Students will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience copyediting and building style sheets using provided example texts. We’ll also discuss various aspects of running a freelance copyediting business.

Workshop takeaways

• Increased familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style 18th Edition and Merriam Webster

• Experience with copyediting-test format

• How to work with notes and bibliographies

• How to build in-depth style sheets

• Personalized feedback from instructor and peers

Recommended reading

• Dreyer’s English by Benjamin Dreyer

• A World Without “Whom” by Emmy J. Favilla

• BuzzFeed style guide

• Conscious Style Guide

Meeting Dates

Wednesday, February 12

Wednesday, February 19

Wednesday, February 26

Testimonials

Jordan is a rockstar! So knowledgeable and super adept at teaching us complicated concepts. Loved the practice sheets and the fact they were from real manuscripts!

Jordan is articulate, witty, energetic and patient. She delivers valuable content in an accessible format and is also very accessible herself. She was a great guide and cheerleader throughout.

This class was so engaging - you could tell Jordan was extremely experienced and really likes the work that she does. The exercises we did in class were really helpful.

Additional Info

In an effort to center anyone who feels underrepresented in the industry—whether you're BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, or have another underrepresented identity, and for whom the fee might be a financial hardship—we'd love to offer a scholarship for two participants. Our goal is to eliminate barriers and make our classes as accessible and equitable as possible. If you find that you are interested in this class but need the scholarship to enroll, please send an email to hello@writeordiemag.com by January 29 with the subject line "Jordan Koluch Class Scholarship," and two writers will be selected through a lottery.

About the Instructor

Jordan Koluch a print production professional with a decade of experience in the book publishing industry, most recently as the copy chief at Catapult, Counterpoint, and Soft Skull Press. She has copyedited and proofread for ABRAMS, HarperCollins, Milkweed Editions, Simon & Schuster, and a number of other publishers, big and small.